Stanley PoolTec 28817 Owner's Manual

Automatic Pool Vacuum Cleaner

Owner's Guide

28817

*Recommended for 3/4 HP and above

CAUTIONS

1. Remove the vacuum from the pool prior to super chlo­rinating the water and do not re-install it for a minimum
of four hours.

2. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if excessive amounts
of debris or large leaf clusters are in pool.

3. Do not allow swimmers in the pool while the vacuum

cleaner is operating.

4. Keep skimmer and pump strainer baskets clean when
operating the vacuum.

5. Keep hose sections straight when cleaner is out
of pool.

VACUUM HOSE

Join hose sections by inserting male cuff of one hose into
the female cuff of another. Hose length should be pool
length or diameter plus one hose length. SEE FIG. 3.

FIG. 3

PREPARATIONS

• Clean pool, removing any debris.

• Backwash filter or clean filter element.

• Clean out all strainer baskets.

• Adjust return inlet flow direction downward at
approximately 45°

FIG. 1

FLOW CONTROL VALVE

FIG. 2

CONNECT HOSE TO VACUUM

Place pool vacuum ring onto end of the vacuum assem­bly. Then, push female cuff end of hose onto the vacuum
outlet port. Place vacuum into pool. SEE FIG. 4.

FIG. 4

INSTALL FLOW CONTROL VALVE

Insert the male cuff end of hose into the large end of the
flow control valve. SEE FIG. 5

FIG. 5

SUCTION BYPASS PORT

FLOW CONTROL VALVE

COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY

With smooth side of suction disk facing downward, slip
over top of vacuum assembly, stretching over weight arm
and into slot indicated by arrows. SEE FIGS. 1 & 2

The following four illustrations show different methods for
connecting a vacuum hose depending on your type of
pool, skimmer or suction port. Select the one similar to
your pool and suction port. A universal adaptor is provided
for use as shown in illustrations B and D. For illustration
'C', purchase an elbow adaptor from your pool dealer to fit
your suction port and that will also receive the small end
of the automatic flow control valve. NOTE: Flow control
valve must be installed so that that bypass port is always
below the pool water level.

MPORTANT INFORMATION

I

When connecting the vacuum hose to the suction port
of your skimmer, D
pool wall. Your pump could lose its prime if the
vacuum rises far enough up the wall to allow air to
enter the hose.

2

O NOT route the hose over the